New insights into a "friendly virus" that could pave the way for cutting-edge treatments for the potentially fatal superbug C ...

New research reveals that specialized gut bacteria convert bile acids into powerful healing compounds, offering hope for ...

Experts have met to discuss the risks and knowledge gaps around Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium perfringens. At a Food and Agriculture Organization ...

Swine flu (H1N1) cases in India are rising sharply, with over 20,414 infections and 347 deaths reported as of December 2024. Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan are the ...

Mild Clostridium difficile infection (CDI; stool frequency <four-times daily; no signs of severe colitis), clearly induced by the use of antibiotics, may be treated by stopping the inducing ...

difficile, a notoriously difficult-to-treat bacterial infection, according to a team of researchers. The targeted treatment was as effective as human fecal transplants in mice against C.

[Optimer, Unpublished data]. Box 1. Guidelines for current treatment of Clostridium difficile infection. Antiperistaltic agents and opiates should be avoided. In general, strive to use ...

Some people often use bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs) interchangeably. Both bacterial infections can make you feel like you constantly need to pee, often accompanied by a ...

Pope Francis is currently in hospital suffering from a complex infection in his respiratory system, prompting doctors to administer a more targeted treatment. Officials say the 88-year-old pontiff ...

You'll learn about the science of infection and immunity, drawing on the world-class research carried out in the UCL Division of Infection and Immunity.

Guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection in healthcare settings. These guidelines were developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada with the support of the National Advisory Committee on ...

Also included in the pipeline are products targeting C. difficile infections, many of which act locally in the intestines. C. difficile is often the consequence of systemic antibiotic use, and, while ...